NC police pounce on R77m counterfeit factory

According to a statement, the K9 unit were following up on leads regarding the manufacturing, packaging and distribution of foods and other goods.

“Police found goods of well-known branded spices, baking powder, instant yeast, sanitary towels, shoe polish and other counterfeit items. Police also confiscated the machinery used for the alleged manufacturing and packaging of the goods,” the statement said.

“Brand protectors and other experts collected goods for storage at the state warehouse in Pretoria, where sample testing will be done.”